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S863 AHC

1998 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,518 mi
Last recorded74,518 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 AHC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 74,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 74,517 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 66,054 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 66,052 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 64,797 miles

Rear Outer sills nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2021 64,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer sills nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2020 63,246 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 63,246 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,019 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes no leaks at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2018 57,184 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 54,405 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate Section (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,917 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,370 miles

rear tyres slightly splitting\light corrosion to front brake disc inners\bot lower rear arm bushes perished

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,909 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,481 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,477 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 32,477 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2009 26,688 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 20,352 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 20,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,480 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,530 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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S863 AHC is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 65,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S863 AHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S863 AHC registered?

S863 AHC is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S863 AHC safe to buy?

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